University of Arkansas football coach Bret Bielema (left) signs autographs during a rally at University of Arkansas Day at the Arkansas state Capitol in Little Rock on Feb. 19.

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NATE ALLEN
nallensports@att.net

The Bret Bielema era begins in secrecy Sunday with all Razorbacks spring football practices closed to the public until the Red-White intrasquad game closing spring drills on April 20.

The University of Arkansas outlined its spring practice schedule and policies in a press release Wednesday afternoon.

Bielema, hired from Wisconsin in December as Arkansas head football coach, was quoted: "I've been impressed with the attitude of everyone in our program throughout my first few months at Arkansas. This time will be one of the first opportunities we will have to come together as a team on the ...